Why Leighton Park?

An award-winning independent day and boarding school in Berkshire

What sets us apart from other schools?

Simplicity, truth, respect, integrity, peace, equality and sustainability. These are the Quaker values that remain our touchstones in this modern world.

In our beautiful setting of 65 acres of parkland, just 30 minutes from London, our students have space and freedom to truly be themselves – and achieve greater things as a result.

Despite our Sixth Form students’ academic progress placing us in the top 1% of secondary schools in the country, we are no results factory. We believe it’s our role to develop courageous and happy young people who are environmentally-conscious, have a strong global awareness and don’t shy away from making a stand. We aim to give students the skills they need to be change-makers.

Awarded Best Co-Ed School - South East

It’s always nice when people like what you do and we’re delighted to have been awarded Best Co-Educational School 2021 – South East England as part of the Education and Training Awards. They said: “the teachers at this incredible school help students to know themselves, equip them with the skills and creativity to tackle complex challenges and foster a determined desire to change the world.”

Leighton Park at a glance

530 girls and boys

27 GCSE options, average class size of 16

A choice of A Levels or International Baccalaureate in Sixth Form, average Sixth Form class size of 7

90 co-curricular options – all but four at no extra cost

Three cooked meals a day included in the fee

Free wraparound care for day students, available until 9.00pm

See what other people are saying

Independent Schools Inspectorate

Pupils' personal development is excellent and they fulfil the school’s aim to educate young people to have integrity and honesty, and be a force for good.

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Good Schools Guide

“Stuck unapologetically to revered, old-fashioned values of encouraging independence of thought, creative thinking, collective spirit, spine and responsibility.”

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Muddy Stilettos

"A progressive first-name-only Quaker school with 65 acres in the centre of Reading, with impressive results in STEM and creative subjects."

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Study International

"Students at Leighton Park become caring and eager to be active participants, a natural result of the principled and diverse experience they receive at the school. Success gleaned from academics is a direct product of this."

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Why Leighton Park?

What sets us apart from other schools?

Awarded Best Co-Ed School - South East

Leighton Park at a glance

See what other people are saying

Independent Schools Inspectorate

Good Schools Guide

Muddy Stilettos

Study International

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